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The Ohio State Buckeyes are on a downward spiral. After suffering a defeat in the Cotton Bowl Classic at the hands of the University of Miami (Fla.), the Buckeyes have lost countless players to the NCAA Transfer Portal.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Former Ohio State football player has landed with a former Buckeyes coach in the transfer portal - and it’s not Brian Hartline

The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost double-digit players from their roster since the season ended with a loss to Miami in the Cotton Bowl. Every team in college football is losing players to the portal — and for the Buckeyes, it’s players on the back end of the roster leaving for the most part.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 5

Ohio State loses top 10 recruit to Brian Hartline’s USF

Ohio State football officially lost Brian Hartline for good after the rough 24-14 loss to Miami. Now the Buckeyes are losing a past highly coveted recruit to his USF team.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Former 5-star Ohio State football recruit is heading to South Florida with Brian Hartline out of the transfer portal

The transfer portal has been off and running since last Friday, with thousands of college football players already entered. The Ohio State Buckeyes have had north of a dozen players enter, and some are beginning to find homes. Hicks made it clear that he would be leaving Ohio State last weekend with just one year of eligibility left.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 2

Three offensive coordinator candidates for Ohio State replace Brian Hartline

Ohio State's 2025 season didn't wrap up on a high note, as it fell to Miami 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday night. The Buckeyes will undergo several changes this offseason, with one of the most significant being the shift in their offensive coordinator.

Brian Hartline Adds Former Packers Receiver to First South Florida Staff

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Brian Hartline continues to assemble his South Florida Bulls coaching staff, with the school announcing three hires — including former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Myles White — on Tuesday, Dec.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Miami vs. Ohio State Prediction: Cotton Bowl Preview

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Ryan Day Announces Brian Hartline News Ahead of Cotton Bowl

The Ohio State Buckeyes are scheduled to take on the Miami Hurricanes tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a trip to the College Football Playoff semi-finals on the line.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 29

Brian Hartline firmly puts down concerns about looking ahead to South Florida job

Brian Hartline surfaced as the newest high-profile Ohio State football coaching departure. Yet the incoming South Florida head coach plans to help Ryan Day and company on Thursday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Brian Hartline is taking a former Ohio State Buckeyes coach with him to South Florida in latest coaching hiring news

Brian Hartline has had a busy few weeks with taking his first head coaching job just days before the Ohio State Buckeyes played the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Former Ohio State Buckeyes assistant coach is leaving the Big Ten to take a job in the SEC with a first-time head coach

The coaching hiring cycle in college football has been one of the wildest in recent memory. For the Ohio State Buckeyes, their only real hit so far was losing wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to South Florida, as he took his first head coaching gig.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 22

Ryan Day takes Ohio State play-calling role from Brian Hartline for CFP

When Ohio State faces Miami in its College Football Playoff opener, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day will be the one calling offensive plays against the Hurricanes, taking over duties from offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 22

Ryan Day to Call Plays in Playoffs Following Offensive Coordinator Brian Hartline Departure

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will assume primary play-calling responsibilities for the Buckeyes during their College Football Playoff run. The shift comes after offensive coordinator Brian Hartline accepted the head coaching position at South Florida earlier this month.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 21

Brian Hartline attempting to flip Ohio State commits to South Florida

Well, this isn't exactly the way you want to end your reputation with the Ohio State fanbase. After accepting a position to join the University of South Florida as the program's new head coach, Brian Hartline is starting to turn heads from the Buckeye fans that was once ever-so faithful to him.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 20

South Florida has offered an Ohio State commitment while Brian Hartline is still with the Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a couple of weeks off since their loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship. They will begin preparation for the Miami Hurricanes this coming week and they’ll play them on Dec.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Ohio State Buckeyes have made their first interview from the SEC in their search to replace the departing Brian Hartline

The Ohio State Buckeyes have plenty on their plate to handle over the next few weeks with the College Football Playoff approaching. Ohio State won’t be in action until Dec.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Brian Hartline set to hire former Ohio State Buckeyes coach to his staff at South Florida in a major role

The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered a big loss a couple of weeks ago when offensive coordinator Brian Hartline decided to move on to his first head coaching job at South Florida. Hartline will remain with Ohio State through their College Football Playoff, and then it’s on to running his own program at USF.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 15

Legend Bey’s recruitment has taken another turn, and the Ohio State Buckeyes could be hearing great news soon

The Ohio State Buckeyes had a very stressful signing day a couple of weeks ago with offensive coordinator Brian Hartline taking his first head coaching gig at the same time. Ohio State lost two key members of their 2026 recruiting class that week between four-star WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and four-star ATH Legend Bey from Texas.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 10

Brian Hartline’s admission on future plans could be bad news for the Ohio State Buckeyes down the road

The Ohio State Buckeyes took a loss to the Indiana Hoosiers on the chin just a few days ago in the Big Ten Championship. Leading up to that game, the Buckeyes learned they would lose Brian Hartline to South Florida after the postseason. Hartline is in South Florida part of this week starting some of the head coaching duties he has on his plate.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

One Major Piece of the 2026 Ohio State Recruiting Class Remains

Brian Hartline finally has an opportunity to be a head coach. The long-time Ohio State wide receivers coach and current co-Offensive Coordinator was recently hired to take over the South Florida program.